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Assertion: Bone has very hard matrix whereas cartilage has pliable matrix.
Reason: Bone has calcium salts in its matrix whereas cartilage has chondroitin salts in its matrix.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason Is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion:

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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A
The bone has a very hard matrix due to calcium salts in it and the cartilage has slightly pliable matrix due to chondroitin salts.
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